Critics of Ahmadinejad show strength in Iran parliament vote

Sunday, March 16, 2008

TEHRAN, Iran -- Conservative opponents of President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad made a strong showing in Iran's parliamentary elections, according to partial results Saturday. The split could mean friction between the president and former supporters disillusioned by his fiery, populist rule.

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